F-1 Student Visas
拥有一个U.S. visa is like having a key to enter the country. You need a valid visa every time you enter the United States. Depending upon the type of visa you use to enter the U.S., you are subject to different guidelines in order to "maintain status" or remain in this country legally. The 研究生 and International 项目 office guides students through the application for F-1 student visas.
Step 1: 入学 — You have been fully accepted into a program of study at the law school.
2 .存款 — You have paid your seat deposit for your program through your portal.
第三步:I-20 To apply for an f - 1签证, you will need a SEVIS-issued Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (I-20) 学生 from the school. The 研究生 and International Program office will issue the I-20 form upon receipt of your Certification of Finances form.
- LLM Certification of Finance
- 两个学期: If you are planning to graduate within two semesters, you must register for 12 units each semester and show adequate funding to cover all expenses, 比如学费, 费用, 书, and living expenses.Please follow this link to fill out the form (refer to pages 5 and 6): 12 Unit Semester Certificate of Finance
- Three Semesters: If you are planning to graduate within three semesters, you need to register for 8 units each semester and show adequate funding to cover all expenses, 比如学费, 费用, 书, and living expenses for your first academic year. Please follow this link to fill out the form (refer to pages 5 and 6): 8 Unit Semester Certificate of Finance
- JSD Certification of Finance
Step 4: SEVIS费用 — Once you have obtained the Form I-20 from the law school, you will need to pay the required SEVIS fee, get the fee receipt and make an appointment at the embassy/consulate. To pay your SEVIS fee, please go to www.fmjfee.com.
Step 5: Obtain F-1 Visa — You will need to bring the following documents:
- Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant F-1 Student Status (Form I-20)
- Passport — The passport must be valid for travel to the United States and be valid for at least six months after the date you enter in the United States.
- Proof of necessary funds to cover tuition and living expenses.
- Receipt for the SEVIS payment.
- Any other documents required by your local consular office.
Note: The visa application process and required documents may differ depending upon the requirements of the specific consular office in your home. Please check your local consular office requirements.
Note: 学生 who are citizens of Canada may obtain their f - 1签证s at the 入境口岸. Canadian students will be required to present their Form I-20, passport and additional supporting financial documents to the U.S. Immigration Inspector at the U.S. 入境口岸.
进入美国.S. — You need to present the following documents to an immigration inspector at the U.S. 入境口岸.
- Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant F-1 Student Status (Form I-20).
- Passport — The passport must be valid for travel to the United States and be valid for at least six months after the date you enter in the United States.
- f - 1签证.
- Proof of necessary funds to cover tuition and living expenses.
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